LPN - Home Health & Hospice (PRN)

Job Summary

About the role

Provide patient-centered nursing care of Home Health and Hospice patients in the home setting.

Responsibilities

• Administer skilled nursing care in the home to Home Health and Hospice patients as authorized by the physician.
• Follow plan of care for each patient.
• Observe patients for signs and symptoms of complications and report to the physician and case manager.
• Be responsible for supervision of home health aides assigned to his/her patients.
• Promote health and well-being of patients through teaching, supervising, counseling and appropriate preventative and treatment measures.
• Have knowledge of and be willing to utilize community resources.
• Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.
• Take “call” on weekends, holidays and evenings on a rotating basis and responds to patient needs as appropriate.
• Comply with Livingston Health Health Policies and Procedures.
• Provide current evidence-based care, education and support for hospice patients, families and caregivers.
• Document care responsibly and accurately.
• Be able to become competent in electronic medical record.
• Track and record mileage on appropriate form.
• Actively participate in Quality Improvement.
• Accept accountability for own actions.
• Adhere to LHC telecommuting policy.

Additional Responsibilities

• Complete Livingston HealthCare annual competencies within assigned time frame.
• Attend and actively participate in all Hospice Interdisciplinary, Quality Improvement meetings, department staff meetings, in-services and Home Care team meetings as assigned.
• Be responsible for maintaining agency’s image of quality care by providing excellent, patient-centered nursing care.
• Attend the first available Hospice Volunteer training class, if not already Hospice trained.
• Assist in annual Hospice volunteer training as requested.

Qualifications (Required)

• Current Montana LPN license.
• AD or Diploma.
• Good assessment skills.
• Ability to function independently.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to effectively function in fast paced environment with multiple interruptions.
• Own vehicle for visits.
• Current Motor Vehicle License.
• Current BLS.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• At least one year of recent nursing experience, preferably in community health and/or care of terminally ill.